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Rokinon 35mm f1.4 NX Mount Review

Rokinon 35mm f1.4

Main Features

  • 35mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • Weight: 660g / 1.45 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 63mm x 112mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
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Rokinon 35mm f1.4 Overview


Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with NX Mount cameras. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also sold under the Samyang 35mm f1.4 name in some countries.

What type of photography is the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitAverage
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingGood
LandscapeVery Good
Macro

Lenses in Samsung NX Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
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Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Lens Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC
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35mm FF 660gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Rokinon 35mm f1.4 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
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CONs
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is compatible with cameras that have a Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Samsung NX lenses are Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000.

Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has a maximum diameter of 63mm and total length of 112mm. It weighs 660g / 23.3 oz.

Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Rokinon 35mm f1.4:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has a fixed focal length of 35mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Rokinon 35mm f1.4 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Below are the 2 Wideangle Prime type Samsung1 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Samsung 20mm F2.8 Pancake: 0.18x - (Compare)
  • Samsung 16mm F2.4 Pancake: 0.12x - (Compare)

Aperture

Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has a max aperture of F1.4 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.

Optical Formula

Rokinon 35mm f1.4's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 high-refraction glass elements
  • 1 aspherical element

Popular Comparisons of Rokinon 35mm f1.4

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Rokinon 35mm f1.4 Lens
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Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical Lens Rokinon 24mm f1.4 Aspherical
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35mm FF 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical Lens Samyang 14mm F2.8 IF ED MC Aspherical
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Lens Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC
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35mm FF 660 g / 1.45 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake Lens Samsung NX 30mm F2 Pancake
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APS-C / DX 85 g / 0.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Lensbaby Burnside 35 Lens Lensbaby Burnside 35
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35mm FF 374 g / 0.82 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC Lens Samyang 24mm f1.4 ED AS UMC
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35mm FF 580 g / 1.28 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC Lens Rokinon 14mm f2.8 IF ED MC
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35mm FF 552 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summilux-TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summilux-TL 35mm F1.4 ASPH
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APS-C / DX 128 g / 0.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Rokinon 35mm f1.4 Alternatives in Samsung NX Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
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APS-C / DX 85 g / 0.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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APS-C / DX 115 g / 0.25 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samsung NX 45mm F1.8 2D3D Lens Samsung NX 45mm F1.8 2D3D
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APS-C / DX 115 g / 0.25 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Lens Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC
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35mm FF 660 g / 1.45 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 374 g / 0.82 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Rokinon 35mm f1.4 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Rokinon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Samsung NX
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 35mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.4
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 2 high-refraction glass elements 1 aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 660g
Diameter 63mm
Length 112mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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